MARCH IS YOUTH ART MONTH!What a wonderful time to promote your art program, drum up new students for next year, and make students feel wonderful! To find out more information about what exactly Youth Art Month (YAM) is, click HERE! You will find many wonderful ideas such as sample letters to legislators, frequently asked questions, checklists, and of course, information on creating a book for your district to enter in the yearly competition!

HB 1626 Home School Participation inInterscholastic ProgramsHouse bill HB 1626, Del. Robert B. Bell, 58th District, Patron, has passed both the house and senate and is on its way to the governor. We are requesting that all who receive this message immediately write Gov. McAuliffe and request that he veto this bill. The bill has implications for all of the arts. Specific talking points are provided to assist you. Please read the text of the bill to understand the implications for arts classes.